This page provides the requirements for construction and placement of handrails for stairways and ramps in residential construction. These requirements are based on Chapter 10 California Building Code and Section R311.7 of the California Residential Code. (Version 02/05/2020)

Partial list of required checklist items for residential plans submissions. (Version 04/11/2020)

Guidelines to ensure a complete and accurate review of the proposed scope of work for construction and alterations of nonresidential buildings, commercial buildings, public buildings, transient lodging, and multifamily housing projects. (Version 05/07/2021)

This page explains the procedures for obtaining temporary occupancy of a building or a portion of a building prior to the building being completed and the permit being finaled. (Revised 08/31/2018, Reviewed 01/2020)

An applicant may choose to use a third party building plan check (TPPC) consultant to reduce building plan review processing time. (Revised 09/15/2019)